KeePer Technical Laboratory (6036) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 6.7% year-over-year to ¥5,774 million for Q1 FY06/2026, with growth in both Products and LABO segments.

• Operating profit declined 7.8% year-over-year to ¥1,380 million, with net profit down 10.7% to ¥910 million.

• Gross profit remained flat year-over-year at ¥2,706 million, with a gross profit margin of 46.8%.

• Equity increased to ¥20,769 million as of September 30, 2025, up from ¥18,042 million at June 30, 2025.

Financial highlights

• Products segment sales increased 4.8% year-over-year to ¥2,557 million; LABO segment sales grew 8.2% to ¥3,216 million.

• Operating profit margin decreased to 23.9% from 27.6% year-over-year.

• Recurring/ordinary profit fell 10.0% year-over-year to ¥1,352 million.

• Progress toward full-year net sales forecast reached 21.9%.

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥33.35, down from ¥37.36 year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥26,300 million, with Q1 progress at 21.9%.

• Operating profit forecast for the year is ¥4,350 million, with Q1 progress at 17.2%.

• Net profit forecast is ¥7,200 million, with Q1 progress at 12.6% and EPS projected at ¥263.93.

• No revisions to previously announced forecasts.